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Cycle News 1987 10 21

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First Place Elkhart lake First Place M id-Oh io When he's riding Michelin Radials, Kevin Schwontzs tendencies are anything but baring. He tends to win. And win. And win. And in this season's AMA Super Bike Championship Series, that's exactly what happened. Schwantz won more races than anybody else, five outof nine. And these rocers wefen't just anybody, but the best in America on two wheels. F Place irst l oudon First Place Memphis He didn't just w in these races, either. Schwantz owned them, blowing out his lkhart Lake, competition by 14.5 seconds at E 12.6 at Mid-Ohio, 10.7 at L oudon, and 8.3 at Memphis. ILuckily for the other racers, there was no official time at Sears Point.] All in all, a remarkable performance. Of course, he did get some help. From Michelin Radials. Kevin Schwonrz's results certainly indicate that these tires handle easier, grip First Place Sears Point better and run cooler. And soon Michelin Radial technology will be available for production bikes. So keep an eye peeled for Michelin Hi-Sport Radial Production Racing Tires. Just don't be " larmed if you a start repeating yourself. Just MICHBIN' don't be alarmed if you start IICMI5I soIIIICIIIS - . ; . ON l'llUI"' repeating yourself. -...-~ MICHELIN ROAD TIRES ARE AVAILABLE E CLUSIVEY THROUGH THE EDISTRIBUTORS. X L S Motoroce, P Bo 861Wllbrohom, MA 01095 .O. x WoltS. Schoeffer Cycle. RI. 3. Box 231Williomsb..-g Rd., Internotional Cycle R ocing Tires, 1865Redondo Blvd. 1 800) 628-4040. 14131734·6211 Ahoooo, AL 35952 1 2051 538·5906 L ongBeech. CA 9080412131597·0339

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